NY Senator Demands UNHRC Dismiss Schabas
Sen. Charles Schumer says he will push for the U.S. to cut its financial support for UNHRC if Schabas heads Gaza inquiry.
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Pentagon 'Assessing' Weapons to Israel
Pentagon says the process of supplying weapons to Israel is being “constantly assessed”.
Islamic Scholar Explains How Jews Control America
In a televised interview, an Islamic scholar explained how the Jews bought the largest media outlets in the U.S.
South African Calls for 'Eye for an Eye'
South Africa's Jewish Board of Deputies to lay charges against local official who called for an “eye for an eye against Zionist aggression”.
State Department: Stopping Missiles 'Not Unusual'
State Department spokeswoman disputes report that Obama administration tightened weapons shipment procedures to Israel.
Liberman: No Cooperating with UNHRC's Gaza Probe
Foreign Minister says UN and UNHRC are "hypocritical", says Israel shouldn't cooperate with their probes.
Dutch Official Says ISIS is 'Zionist Plot'
Official at the Dutch National Cyber Security Center suspended after tweeting that the Islamic State is "a preconceived plan of Zionists".
IAF Launches Airstrikes on Terror Targets in Gaza
IAF attacks terror targets in Gaza after Hamas violates ceasefire and fires rockets at Israel.
Gaza Rocket Barrage Hits Southern Israel
Gaza terrorists fire a barrage of rockets just moments before one ceasefire is set to end and a new one to begin.
Israel and Hamas Agree to Extend Ceasefire
Just as Hamas violates ceasefire which was set to expire at midnight, the sides announce it will be extended for another five days.
Former S. African President: Boycott Israel
South Africa's former President, Thabo Mbeki, says the public should mobilize against Israel.
Danon: You Don't Do Business with Terrorists
MK Danny Danon warns against making concessions to Hamas, says doing so will strengthen the terror group.
'David the Nahlawi' Reinstated After Two Months
Nahal soldier who was disciplined after a confrontation with Arab youths in Hevron has been allowed to return to his battalion.
'Flotilla II' by End of 2014, Say Activists
A group of activists say they will send a flotilla of ships to break “Israel's siege of Gaza” by the end of 2014.
Cleric to Hamas: Show Regard for Lives of Muslims
A Kuwaiti cleric criticizes Hamas over the deaths of civilians in Gaza.
Lapid: Abbas Should Return to Power in Gaza
Finance Minister says that international aid to Gaza should be conditioned on the Palestinian Authority returning to power in place ofHamas.
IHH Confirms New Gaza Flotilla
Turkish group says it will send a new flotilla of ships to “break Israel's siege of Gaza”, four years after the Marmara incident.
UN Names Panel to Investigate Israeli 'War Crimes'
Canada's William Schabas to head UNHRC panel that will investigate allegations that Israel violated humanitarian law.
Turkey Evacuates Wounded Gazans
Erdogan says his country has started to evacuate wounded people from Gaza to Turkey for treatment.
Hamas Fires Barrage Moments Before Ceasefire
Hamas fires a barrage of rockets just minutes before midnight, when a new 72-hour ceasefire took effect.
New York: Hundreds Protest Against Israel
Protesters in Manhattan say “there is no justice” in Gaza, claim Israelis are "racist".
Police Investigating Galloway's 'Remarks
British police investigating MP George Galloway, after he declared his constituency an "Israel free zone".
2 Rockets Hit Israel Before Ceasefire Ends
Hamas fires two rockets towards the Eshkol region. No physical injuries or damages.
Three Quarters of Syria's Chemicals Destroyed
Three quarters of Syria’s chemical stockpile has been destroyed, says Organization for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons.
PM: Hamas is Responsible for Civilian Deaths
PM Netanyahu meets ICRC head Peter Maurer, shows him evidence of how Hamas uses civilians in Gaza as human shields.
Former Hamas Spokesman Found Dead
Ayman Taha, former spokesman for Hamas, found dead in Gaza City. He may have been executed over spying.
Swedish Politician Quits After Anti-Semitic Post
Swedish politician resigns after writing on Facebook that "Jewish pigs" are responsible for mass murders in Gaza.
Ecuador's President Cancels Visit to Israel
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa cancels visit to Israel, cites "Israeli attacks against the Palestinians".
Obama: The People of Gaza Need Hope
Obama stresses that Gaza needs to be rebuilding but also stresses that Israelis need to have security.
UN Chief: This is the Last Time We'll Rebuild Gaza
Ban Ki-moon says the UN is ready to help rebuild Gaza but it would be “the last time”.
Britain's Student Union Votes to Boycott Israel
Britain’s National Union of Students adopts a policy of BDS against Israel.
Kerry: Use Ceasefire to Resume Peace Talks
Secretary of State says the ceasefire in Gaza should be used to resume broader peace negotiations for a "two-state solution".
A-G: Zoabi Must Report for Questioning
Parliamentary immunity for MKs does not include questioning by police, clarifies Attorney General.
Deputy British PM: Suspend Arms Exports to Israel
Nick Clegg calls for arms exports to Israel to be suspended, says he supports Muslim minister who resigned.
PA Continuing with Efforts to Join ICC
PA’s Foreign Affairs Minister meets ICC officials ahead of possible action against "Israeli war crimes in Gaza".
Netanyahu-Kerry Call 'Mysteriously' Cut Off
State Department says phone call between PM Netanyahu and Secretary of State Kerry was disconnected, but says it was a technical issue.
Washington: Burden on Hamas to Keep Ceasefire
The United States welcomes 72-hour ceasefire, stresses the onus is on Hamas to maintain the truce.
S. African President Criticizes Israel Over Gaza
Jacob Zuma says he is "outraged" over civilian deaths in Gaza but distances himself from calls to expel the Israeli ambassador.
Obama Signs Additional Funding for Iron Dome
President Barack Obama signs a bill granting an additional $225 million to replenish the Iron Dome system.
Hamas Accepts 72-Hour Ceasefire
Hamas spokesman says the group accepts an Egyptian proposal for a 72-hour ceasefire. Israeli official: We'll be watching.
